Sparrow raises $35M Series B to automate the employee leave management nightmare
https://venturebeat.com/ai/sparrow-raises-35m-series-b-to-automate-the-employee-leave-management-nightmare/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Sparrow raises $35M Series B to automate the employee leave management nightmare
Sparrow raises $35M Series B to scale AI-powered employee leave management platform that has grown 14x since 2021, serving 1,000+ companies and saving $200M in payroll costs.Michael Nuñez (VentureBeat)
THE LAST OF US Season 3 Set to Arrive in 2027 - Nerdist
The Last of Us season three is set to arrive on our televisions sometime in 2027, according to an HBO executive.Nerdist
If you build out a densely packed public charging infrastructure people and business will start actually buying full-electric cars. And what's more, they'll drive them a lot more than their gas counterparts
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UK Drivers Cover More Miles In EVs Than Gas-Powered Cars
North Americans might be falling out of love with EVs, but Brits can't get enough of packing on the electron-powered miles.Nicholas Werner (Jalopnik)
Meet Diana the Dragon. She wants to run away to join the circus. She just has to nail this trick first!
#WorldWatercolourMonth #watercolour #AlwaysLearning
Here are the 13 books that made the Booker Prize longlist
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These Beats Solo Earbuds Are Only $42 Right Now
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These Beats Solo Earbuds Are Only $42 Right Now
These refurbished earbuds are a solid option if you want something affordable and lightweight with decent sound and easy connectivity.Pradershika Sharma (Lifehacker)
Exec: “Liberation Day chaos and tariff antics have harmed the domestic energy industry."
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Trump promised a drilling boom, but US energy industry hasn’t been interested
Exec: “Liberation Day chaos and tariff antics have harmed the domestic energy industry.”…Inside Climate News (Ars Technica)
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The Most Elaborate YouTube Hack Attempt I've Ever Seen
See more like this: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCZHp4d1HnIsJJ0Gy1ENvGjbCp7PslRyz - I got an email from a fake social media marketing firm in rega...YouTube
Are the Cardinals Playing Crowd Noise? - Raw Chili
I was watching the highlights from last night's game, and many of the crowd sounds had a metallic echo to them. Is that an artefact of the video, or areAuthor (Raw Chili)
EU and US spin conflicting versions of trade deal
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EU and US spin conflicting versions of trade deal
The European Commission and the White House are making contradictory claims about the EU-US trade deal, sowing confusion.Jorge Liboreiro (Euronews.com)
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World's Oldest Christian Church Newspaper Closes
The editor announced last week that the brand had to "review its operations" following the death of its largest financial backer.Isabel van Brugen (Newsweek)
"stole people that worked for me"
Does he think he owns his employees?
(rhetorical)
'Retribution campaign': This Trump official has become MAGA’s 'loudest attack dog'
During the United States' 2024 presidential nominee, many critics of GOP nominee Donald Trump warned that if he defeated Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and returned to the White House, his second administration would be even more MAGA than his firs…Alex Henderson (Alternet.org)
"Today's deal creates certainty in uncertain times. It delivers stability and predictability, for citizens and businesses on both sides of the Atlantic."
Trump regime: "Not so fast."
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Internal memo: Meta is piloting AI-enabled coding interviews, letting candidates use AI during the process, and asks for "mock AI-enabled interview" volunteers (Jason Koebler/404 Media)
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Internal memo: Meta is piloting AI-enabled coding interviews, letting candidates use AI during the process, and asks for “mock AI-enabled interview” volunteers
By Jason Koebler / 404 Media. View the full context on Techmeme.Techmeme
Where to find grass seeds in Grounded 2
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Where to find grass seeds in Grounded 2
Grounded 2 grass seeds are essential for unlocking Omni-Tool features. This guide explains where to find grass seeds in Grounded 2Josh Broadwell (Polygon)
Descubren una huella de mano egipcia de 4.000 años de antigüedad: "Esta fue dejada por el fabricante que la tocó antes de que la arcilla se secara"
https://historia.nationalgeographic.com.es/a/descubren-huella-mano-egipcia-4000-anos-antiguedad_24313?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Descubren una huella de mano egipcia de 4.000 años de antigüedad: "Esta fue dejada por el fabricante que la tocó antes de que la arcilla se secara"
El antiguo Egipto no deja de sorprendernos. Si hace poco se localizaban en Asuán tumbas grecorromanas con inscripciones jeroglíficas en excepcional estado de conservación, ahora un nuevo descubrimiento ha acaparado la atención de los arqueólogos: un …Constanza Vacas (Historia National Geographic)
S2473
A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for pay equality and the more accurate computation of retirement benefits for certain firefighters employed by the Federal Government, and for other purposes.
📢 Introduced in Senate
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#S2473 #congress119 #senate #democrat #congress #newbill
Grounded 2 tries the same trick twice, but at least you can ride the bugs this time
https://www.polygon.com/impressions/616788/grounded-2-impressions-xbox-game-pass?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Grounded 2 tries the same trick twice, but at least you can ride the bugs this time
So far, Grounded 2 doesn’t do much to shake up its early access state aside from adding ridable bugs.Giovanni Colantonio (Polygon)
Serhiy Prytula: "Ukrainians hate conscription officers because of russian propaganda. Half of the
Serhiy Prytula: "Ukrainians hate conscription officers because of russian propaganda. Half of the videos you see about Ukrainian conscription officersEUROPE SAYS
London’s Barbican Centre Hires Former Siskel Center Film Chief Rebecca Fons As Head Of Cinema
#News #BarbicanCentre #RebeccaFons
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Barbican Centre Hires Rebecca Fons As Head Of Cinema
Rebecca Fons had been at the Siskel since January 2021.Zac Ntim (Deadline)
How a friend's overdose drove a leading addiction scientist to look for answers
https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/07/29/nx-s1-5483007/nabarun-dasgupta-overdose-addiction-research?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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6 AC Hacks to Fix Your Summer Heatwave Headaches
https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/ac-fixes-to-cool-down-your-too-hot-home-this-summer/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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6 AC Hacks to Fix Your Summer Heatwave Headaches
If your home AC doesn't seem to be working right, I've found several key changes that make a world of difference.Brian Bennett (CNET)
UN rapporteur exposes tech companies' role in Israel's “Economy of Genocide”
Earlier this month, UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese released another damning report titled From Economy of Occupation to Economy of Genocide (PDF) which names over 60 companies profiting from Israel's genocide in Gaza and ethnic cleansing in…Racism and Technology Center
Mass Shooter Kills Four And Himself In NYC Midtown Building
The shooter traveled to New York from Las Vegas. No known motive as of yet.Susie Madrak (Crooks and Liars)
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California county elections chief maintains he followed law with Justice Department’s request for non-citizen information
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/07/29/orange-county-elections-chief-maintains-he-followed-law-with-justice-departments-request-for-non-citizen-information/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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California county elections chief maintains he followed law with Justice Department’s request for non-citizen information
Before he joined the DOJ, Michael Gates questioned the registrar about multiple ‘suspicious’ ballots, including one allegedly sent to a dog.pperron@bayareanewsgroup.com (The Mercury News)
Chart Reveals True Cost of Trump's Tariffs
One economist told Newsweek that companies may be wary of "consumer backlash" if they hike prices to mitigate the tariffs' impact.Hugh Cameron (Newsweek)
Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4 Skins Leaked by Dataminers
Most of the Fortnite Season 4 skins have been leaked online. Dataminers have also confirmed the new Chapter 6 season's theme.Brent Koepp (VICE)
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